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CARL HIESS, Antique Silver & Gold Snuff Box with Blue Spinel, Austria, C.1880

About the Item

CARL HEISS - Antique - finest quality - silver and rose gold hinged snuff box with delicate diamond tooled surface - reverse painted French Bulldog on Rock Crystal Intaglio (often called 'Essex Crystal') - bezel set in rose gold and backed with mother-of-pearl then mounted to the center top of the box - blue Spinel thumb piece (approx. .40 carats - 5.5 x 3 x 2.5 mm.) - gold wash and Vienna hallmarks to the interior (.900 silver) - signed on the base - CARL HEISS WEIN GRABEN 11 - Austria - circa 1880. Excellent antique condition - minor indents & surface scratches to the silver that come with age & use - no loss - no restoration - original finish - tarnishing of the metal surfaces. Size - 3 3/4" Wide x 2 3/4" Deep x 1 1/4" High. Total Weight - 152 grams.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265230098772

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